2843 E. Grand River Avenue – #230 East Lansing, MI 48823[email protected] 303-783-0924
Reaching For the Cure Together
ANNOUNCING A DEDICATED HELPLINE FOR LMS PATIENTS / FAMILIES / CAREGIVERS
ANNOUNCING A DEDICATED HELPLINE
FOR LMS PATIENTS / FAMILIES / CAREGIVERS
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Monday through Friday 9 am – 9 pm EST
The National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation (NLMSF) has entered into a collaborative alliance with the CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY (CSC)for a dedicated Live Support Helpline for LMS Patients, Families / Caregivers. A designated telephone number support helpline will become available September 1st. Counseling support will be offered in English and Spanish. The telephone number will be conveyed in another announcement by September 1st.
The Cancer Support Helpline staff will be available to counsel LMS patients or their loved ones, needing one on one support and guidance in navigating the LMS diagnosis, treatment / coping and caregiving journey. The opportunity to receive information and guidance from trusted, well-trained C S C professionals/counselors is a valuable and important service.
All information, counseling, and navigation services are provided at no cost to callers in both English and Spanish.
For questions pertaining to this new support service offered through the National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation and the Cancer Support Community partnership, please contact Annie Achee at [email protected].
It is the hope of the NLMSF and CSC, that patients/ families/caregivers will utilize this dedicated direct helpline support service, established to offer peace of mind that there will always be an available counselor on the phone to “be there” for immediate support.
NOTE: Medical advice is not provided, and must be directed back to the patient’s oncology care team. Information provided on clinical trials and genomic/genetic testing must always be further discussed with your oncologist/oncology care team.
Cancer Support Helpline services include, but are not limited to:
Connecting callers to local or national resources, transportation services and other local programs where patients live, providing direct coordination support to patients for the help needed.
Short-term cancer counseling and emotional assistance
Treatment decision planning in support of the oncological care team
Financial navigation and counseling regarding the costs of cancer and its treatments
Specialized information on finances / financial planning guidance
Clinical trials navigation/information and search assistance
Genetic/genomic information assistance
Access to an online distress screening program, CancerSupportSource®
General information about the Cancer Support Community
The National LeioMyoSarcomaFoundation and the Cancer Support Community have come together in the spirit of collaboration and advocacy, to bring personalized, vital resource support to meet the needs of LMS patients/ families/caregivers.
A C H I E V I N G M O R E – T O G E T H E R!
Inform – Inspire – Empower
Our Mission is our Passion:
“What we can do today can affect what happens tomorrow”
Annual LMS research funding for promising LMS research projects
Founded by the NLMSF: The Annual International LMS Research Roundtable
Think Tank of the Sarcoma Research Community in support of advancing
LMS-specific precision research initiatives
Continuously bridging partnerships/collaboration with organizations to
increase/strengthen resource assistance support
The National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation (NLMSF) is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization and a member of the GuideStar Exchange.
National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation – NLMSF
2843 E. Grand River Avenue – #230
East Lansing, MI 48823
The Sarcoma Coalition brings together advocacy groups throughout the United States,
to build bridges of collaborative resource advocacy and support and Sarcoma Research
Community alliances.
By working together, the Sarcoma Coalition members extend their advocacy strength
and provide a united presence for patients and their families/caregivers.
ANNOUNCING A DEDICATED HELPLINE FOR LMS PATIENTS / FAMILIES / CAREGIVERS
ANNOUNCING A DEDICATED HELPLINE
FOR LMS PATIENTS / FAMILIES / CAREGIVERS
EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Monday through Friday 9 am – 9 pm EST
The National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation (NLMSF) has entered into a collaborative alliance with the CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY (CSC) for a dedicated Live Support Helpline for LMS Patients, Families / Caregivers. A designated telephone number support helpline will become available September 1st. Counseling support will be offered in English and Spanish. The telephone number will be conveyed in another announcement by September 1st.
The Cancer Support Helpline staff will be available to counsel LMS patients or their loved ones, needing one on one support and guidance in navigating the LMS diagnosis, treatment / coping and caregiving journey. The opportunity to receive information and guidance from trusted, well-trained C S C professionals/counselors is a valuable and important service.
All information, counseling, and navigation services are provided at no cost to callers in both English and Spanish.
For questions pertaining to this new support service offered through the National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation and the Cancer Support Community partnership, please contact Annie Achee at [email protected].
It is the hope of the NLMSF and CSC, that patients/ families/caregivers will utilize this dedicated direct helpline support service, established to offer peace of mind that there will always be an available counselor on the phone to “be there” for immediate support.
NOTE: Medical advice is not provided, and must be directed back to the patient’s oncology care team. Information provided on clinical trials and genomic/genetic testing must always be further discussed with your oncologist/oncology care team.
Cancer Support Helpline services include, but are not limited to:
The National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation and the Cancer Support Community have come together in the spirit of collaboration and advocacy, to bring personalized, vital resource support to meet the needs of LMS patients/ families/caregivers.
A C H I E V I N G M O R E – T O G E T H E R!
Inform – Inspire – Empower
Our Mission is our Passion:
“What we can do today can affect what happens tomorrow”
Think Tank of the Sarcoma Research Community in support of advancing
LMS-specific precision research initiatives
increase/strengthen resource assistance support
The National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation (NLMSF) is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization and a member of the GuideStar Exchange.
National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation – NLMSF
2843 E. Grand River Avenue – #230
East Lansing, MI 48823
Contact Us:
Annie Achee
Home: 303-783-0924 Cell: 303-808-3437
[email protected]
Sarcoma Coalition – We are here for you.
The Sarcoma Coalition brings together advocacy groups throughout the United States,
to build bridges of collaborative resource advocacy and support and Sarcoma Research
Community alliances.
By working together, the Sarcoma Coalition members extend their advocacy strength
and provide a united presence for patients and their families/caregivers.
“Achieving More Together!”